The Truth About Social Media Platforms | Dear Hollywood Episode 11

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Over 95 million photos and videos are posted on Instagram daily. Some people turn content creation into a livelihood and become digital influencers. Yet, rarely do they consider the deep inner workings of the platforms, who’s behind them, and the ways they’re intertwined with capitalism, politics, culture, and human well-being. Alyson shares their personal foray into social media during the Camp Rock concert tour in 2010, and questions about ethics and safety of child influencers (and everyone) online.
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Alyson Stoner is a multi-hyphenate known for their on-screen acting work in franchises such as Step Up and Camp Rock to dancing with the likes of Missy Elliot and Eminem and now their original digital content across all her platforms. Alyson is also the founder of Movement Genius, a digital wellness platform that provides live and on-demand classes to help you improve your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

[@tencelTechnologist]

honestly I am in favour of “child influencers” having to comply with regular child labour laws. otherwise it is definitely worker exploitation.

[@giabarrone7422]

I am too, but I don’t think most Americans will agree you have to be 16 or older to appear on social media.

[@imbuffysummers]

@@giabarrone7422I don’t think that’s what they’re suggesting however at what age do children really truly deeply understand the concept of something being online forever? The thought of future peers giving them a hard time or potentially losing future jobs or even their future partner’s family refusing to accept them among many other possible consequences to uncensored unfiltered footage of a child learning how to human. Maybe there could be some kind of training course required and they must become certified in order to legally appear online with limitations in how often the class can be taken and also highly limit the parent’s ability to be involved to prevent answer feeding or any other biases that might contaminate the process or results and interfere with the ability to properly assess whether or not the child is capable of grasping the ramifications of being publicly exposed on social media at an early age

[@giabarrone7422]

@@imbuffysummers Well labor laws require a child to be 16 to work. I don’t think that will fly. New laws need to be written to address child exploitation. I’d like to see 95% of earnings made from content including the voice or image of a child go into a protected trust. Plus a weekly visit with an approved child psychologist that must give permission for the child to appear in content.

[@smileyfan16]

It’s not child labor if the family vlogs in their own home. You can’t dictate what parents do

[@smileyfan16]

@@giabarrone7422hahaha that’s a joke.

[@r.d.bianca]

I deleted my Instagram because I realized I was starting to grow resentful of everyone I followed. I thought they had it all figured out and we’re living full happy lives. And here I was miserable in bed. Truth is we’re all struggling and people only post their best moments. When I stopped constantly consuming other people’s joy as content I found my own joy ❤

[@JustLindsayH]

I did the same about a year ago. I was becoming angry and resentful and it just made me feel bad about myself. My mental health is so much better without IG.

[@carolinaalvarez3783]

Same here

[@HopeGardner3amed]

I have always followed niche groups, but I deleted Twitter when it just became too depressing. KZbin and Instagram are becoming quite boring now not gonna lie. But insta is my main way to keep in contact with my friends at home.

[@gabriellelee4558]

"When I stopped constantly consuming other people’s joy as content I found my own joy" YES

[@1977TA]

This comment says it all. Social media is mostly made up of attention whores. People who chase likes, shares, and follows. It's a toxic popularity contest that if you allow it will destroy you. I realized a long time ago that no one actually cares about what's going on in my life. Most of the likes are what I call mercy likes. People in your immediate circle of family clicking the like button simply because they see a post from someone they know. I don't need attention and I don't need to gloat about how good my life may or may not be. I don't need to post about every single place I go to or what meal I had for the evening. All of that is nonsense which has no value outside of being a brief distraction from the struggle of life.

[@sarahhawkins7582]

As an educator who works in a middle school I will say that digital citizenship has been a teaching priority in many schools since the pandemic.

[@FirstNameLastName-wt5to]

“Digital citizenship” is just propaganda to ensure you don’t move away from the online world and live in reality. Who gets to define what responsible, respectful, and reliable is? It’s just as manipulative as any other form engagement.

[@sarahhawkins7582]

@@FirstNameLastName-wt5to I don't think the intent of 'digital citizenship' is to prevent people from living in reality. I think the goal is to create more inclusive spaces on the internet that lessen the negative impacts on mental health.

[@FirstNameLastName-wt5to]

@@sarahhawkins7582 What does “inclusive” mean? The Wild West internet would be the most truly inclusive place. If you want to censor people because they may offend someone, now you’re creating a space where thoughts and speech are policed. This is a tactic used by fascists. Fear of exclusion as a means to control the population’s beliefs and actions. Digital citizenship is newspeak brainwashing BS with the intent of creating obedient super consumers. You shouldn’t be teaching.

[@alicjaz2771]

I think what's really important is the safety aspect and access to children. Remember when Alyson told us about the fans asking for pics and having no respect for privacy? Well, now I can bet it's even worse, cause these fans are watching you not only in movies, but also in personal moments and think they are your friends. Safety aspect - when I was a kid i remember being warned about things like wearing keys on my neck, cause that would send a signal to possible predators that I am going home while my parents are still at work. Someone could then manipulate me into thinking they are my mom's friend and that they want to enter the apartment with me. Now think of the kids whose lives are all on display. This predator would know not only they name, but their parents, siblings, maybe mom's friends, your and your family members' hobbies... Now that's convincing: "Hey Jakie, Jane... I mean, your mom, has a very important book of mine at your house, but she's at pilates right now with Sara so she asked me to let you in...". Now, if you are a kid you may be too easy to influence and just believe that.

[@kateizell1840]

I run my own digital marketing agency, and I stopped using social media over a year ago when I hired enough employees and didn’t have to keep up with it myself. That certainly says something.

[@oldasyouromens]

I don't even watch family vloggers that much because seeing children's private spaces has never been a thing I'm comfortable with. However, the few I do watch, I literally will comment "I'm so relieved I don't know what your kid looks like or what the inside of their bedroom looks like. Never ever show them to me, I don't want to see them and their security is more important than my entertainment" just so that they know how important it is for my viewing experience that I NOT see their child or child's private space.

[@Santolinaa]

As someone who had almost 0 supervision on the internet as a child, the internet as it is now, is much much more powerful and dangerous. I can’t imagine having a child and throwing them an iPad. “Parental controls” can only go so far. My internet access only started around 8 years old…. It’s all scary and makes me wish I didn’t have an internet presence.

[@HaleyMary]

I agree! I even think back to when I started my allpoetry author page at 18, then started my youtube channel at 22. If I had a kid and they asked if they could start a blog, poetry page, youtube channel, etc, I'd say, not until you are at least 25, maybe even 30.

[@deaundre]

This is so true ! These algorithms are SICK. Every other post it’s someone showing their abs or doing something nasty. Especially on tiktok !

[@minimousemichelle3836]

Thank you for sharing your stories and perspectives. Growing up in an unhealthy household, I viewed child celebrities as living my dream of being loved. Now, I know this was escapism. As sad as I am many child celebrities shared my experiences, it’s validating to learn about how many of my heroes were navigating some of the same issues I was. I’m thankful we get to be a generation of cycle breakers.

[@princesslamour4659]

I agree. We ourselves aren't celebrities but we understand pychologically a lot of things they've been through cause abuse is abuse

[@ebonyalexis32]

I absolutely love the sarcasm and the snark !! Love seeing your personality and hearing your opinions. Public figures like you using your position for education and good are so inspiring to me !

[@makemesomecoffee7821]

This made me think of all the "cringe tik tok kids" getting criticized on the internet because of their strange or questionable behavior or dress. As a kid growing up in the age of phones, social media, etc, please to the older generations be glad you could have your cringe phase without it being plastered on the internet.

[@emi1996i]

I am a 5th grade teacher and I am terrified for my students futures. They have access to content that is much too mature for 10 yr olds and their social skills and mental health are highly impaired already

[@JEDishman]

'We are voluntarily giving up our data". If only people could comprehend the depth of this. Data can be sold to help solve crimes but it can also be used to pinpoint where you live and track you. I could go on but you put this so intelligently and succinctly, Alyson. Well done!

[@rachaellynde9463]

I am disgusted by parents who exploit their kids on family vlog accounts. It needs to stop.

[@HaleyMary]

I agree. Even though I love some channels like the Holderness family, I think, what will happen when their kids grow up? Will the channel make it hard for them to fit in at regular jobs?

[@jessicasuzanne___]

Agreed!! People just need to stop making those types of vlog accounts

[@emilygarciaverse1998]

Lately, social media has gotten out of hand, especially when it comes to children.

[@charmedpipper1]

Thank you once again, I'm so greatful for the teachers in my school who disuaded my dream of being a KZbinr at age 13. I luckily have stayed away from most social media, still doesnt mean my data's entirely safe. I appreciate the reminder. As always, be safe on the Internet people. ❤

[@Talley.]

Ugh, this segment for real could have been a whole series (and I kinda would love it if it became one).

[@TheRealAlysonStoner]

Three more episodes on it coming up!!! 🥳

[@HeyBuddiesClips]

Family vlog channels have always made me feel icky. Something so gross and exploitative about them, can’t believe any parent would think it’s a good idea.

[@Tina-Abril]

This is why I am forever thankful with my mother for letting me use social media once I turned 15 and had my first flip phone at 13. I cannot imagine how my childhood could've been if I had endless access to today's internet that is even worse than when all this circus was just getting started.

[@mcaley9664]

The *sponsored* recommended video KZbin decided to show me under this one is called "How To Start A Social Media Marketing Agency (SMMA) in 2023" so that's fun

[@TheRealAlysonStoner]

that is hysterical.

[@fire12731]

Social media = significant increase in depression and anxiety . Study after study shows it. Such a shame this is our reality.

[@giabarrone7422]

Thank you for being the first celebrity to tackle this topic. I can’t wait to hear more!

[@giabarrone7422]

Also, where did you get your kid influencer figures of 8 million and 25 million? I keep telling people family vloggers can make this much, and nobody believes me.

[@perla3733]

I am currently studying in order to become a teacher and I am already terrified… like how are we supposed to teach kids about this without getting « cancelled » by the parents or like even in general all of this is so scary:(((((

[@marianaamoedo5942]

There's a Spaniard youtuber (Medianoche) that's been advocating for child influencers for the last 11 years. She claims child exploitation, overexposure and a digital identity that hasn't been chosen by the children. And the kids rarely see any of the earnings they make on exposing over the internet.

[@fire12731]

I’m looking her up now. I haven’t heard of Medianoche

[@marianaamoedo5942]

Give her all the love you can, she fights against windmills@@fire12731

[@KarmaticBuggAdventures]

This is actually a great stand alone episode about social media. I'll be rewatching this with my teen over the weekend. Thank you for your strength in sharing this! I look forward to every episode!

[@TheRealAlysonStoner]

I'm so glad! There are a few more episodes on this coming up, as well. :)

[@kristinawilson8080]

I have been considering how far backwards we have gone from how deep we are in social media. I would argue it is one of the worst things to come from technological advances. YIKES

[@avarice.karmageddon]

Get ready for generative AI. It will get even worse when it can eventually perform better human jobs and tasks. Making us feel even more stupid, useless, and failure to have critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and even reading and writing basic sentences. Just think of all the ways children are behind in schools but worse. Working at trades anyone? YIKES

[@ImmortalSpeedy]

Not really, the good from social media outweighs the bad. People like to focus on the negatives but me personally, as someone who runs a small business, social media has helped me gain customers I'd have otherwise not gotten.

[@de5072]

​@ImmortalSpeedy well even that can lean to the bad side of social media. It's amazing you have a small business and I'm assuming somewhat successful? But as a whole the small business world is kind of oversatuated.

[@ImmortalSpeedy]

@@de5072 I agree its kind of saturated at this point, but I myself started back in 2016 and yeah, it has been good, helping me feed my family and pay the bills at least. For that, I am grateful.

[@ninagoldstein168]

These are my new favorite videos to watch with my morning coffee

[@lovelydovely537]

all of your videos are so so so important, but i think this is one of the most important so far, with the discussion of social media being controlled by capitalism. most human mental health issues these days stems from capitalism and its control over us, forcing us to basically pay to exist. i love this podcast and i wait all week for a new episode. thank you for doing what you're doing

[@nikitanel1335]

Snort laughed at the moment of silence for trained actors and film crews😅 Still loving all your insight! Thank you for this series.

[@cem5686]

Just gotta say, Alyson, you are such a good communicator!

[@prioritea.merchant]

This is so incredibly well done Alyson and it's tragic that it hasn't received more traction yet. I wish everyone could see this! Superb.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

WHAT?!!!! They are scanning your eye movement. Oh my gosh. I mean I KNEW we are being observed but to think that RIGHT NOW as I am typing on my phone, someone might be watching my face. It’s so freaking scary. Don’t even get me started mommy vloggers! 😢 poor poor kids.

[@quentin-luckie]

I'm SUCH a fan of this series, Alyson. You're so wise and well spoken on all of this! Thank you for sharing everything so fearlessly, it's beautiful and inspiring and I am always eager for the next episode! ..but like, I heard two terms that I'd never heard before in this video that make me want to absolutely vomit... "kidfluencer" and "neuro-marketing"... gtfo, absolutely WILD world we live in, ya'll. 😧 This is why I'm not on social media, and I tell you, the amount of peace and confidence thats been restored in me is significant (and it's only been like ~8 weeks). It even helped with my social anxiety, I think? It's as if not having my neural pathways always wanting to compare, compare, compare, (when scrolling) made me less afraid to interact with people bc I don't even think about comparison now (mine or theirs). I also believe unplugging from socials is what plugs our mind back into our body to be able to FEEL things again, instead of running everything through an intellectual filter (which isn't always helpful or accurate), if that makes sense? So, to me, no harm in fully coming off socials or having times when you're completely off socials (like for a few weeks, at least). Anyways, absolutely brilliant episode! Keep up the amazing work. 🙏❤

[@mariayoutubing]

This podcast is incredible. I've been eagerly waiting for each episode and listening/watching immediately. Thank you for this hard work and sharing your experience, Alyson!

[@sianthesheep]

I remember seeing a youtube video with a teenager who has done something wrong and gets punished by not having to do the washing up, but also having the embarrassment and humiliation of her mum filming it and telling everyone she was being punished and why. You can 100% say that wasn't consensual and yet it still allowed.

[@erikluzparada9964]

i love the way all this information is given for us to remove this glamourous veil from all this topics that feed this celebrity culture and culture in general. hope you are healing all your wounds, greetings from Mexico!!

[@lexp6589]

as a content creator THANK YOU ALYSON

[@takemehomemovies]

Love your voice for kids who currently aren't able to advocate for themselves!

[@chelseacuzzocrea6956]

OH I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS EPISODE-GUYS IT ME (Kind of)! THIS WAS MY CHILDHOOD THIS WAS MY CHILDHOOD-(away from my parents of course, my family is very very private) This is where the "spin the globe" Tiktoker who I've talked about before comes in. I'm so fascinated with this and the "media training" WE'VE ALL HAD TO USE, I've had professional "media training" when I was a kid too!!

[@lucecannotsleep]

I've only scrolled through some of the comment... but I hope people listen, and truly take in, the role that capitalism, politics, and culture play in social media platforms - as well as everything else important that Alyson says in this video regarding kid influencers. The more you understand of the bigger picture, the better.

[@LazieeeMeee]

Loveeeee Hello Fresh as a vegan who can’t cook. I have found some fave recipes. Excited to use your code 😊

[@dereklarberg6357]

This was an interesting one. I never would have thought that social media was such a destructive stop on the toddler to train wreck pipeline. And this without discussing the after-affects of what happens to these influencers and viral stars have their 15 minutes end ( hoping that’s discussed in a future episode). As always looking forward to the next episode. Side note: Alyson you had too much fun with this episode

[@kristinr4928]

I want to do something about this in particular and not sure where to start. I'm in my mid 20s and realizing the immense impact social media has on my generation and younger generations as compared to some older generations. Having social media and rapid phone/internet access during the developmental stages has changed how we fit into and approach the world. It can be hard to translate to others who didn't have this childhood and adolescent experience. I feel like I've been brainwashed my whole life and am just waking up. It's terrifying and it might only get worse if society continues in the way it has been. Edit: Especially for children with higher levels of dissociation and people-pleasing tendencies from lives with bullying, abuse, etc. Very important to mention that distinction, too since that shows within the younger generations amongst themselves as well.

[@hannahoglesby4222]

Intellect AND humor? Queen Alyson

[@exwhy5867]

I started making KZbin videos of myself singing or doing my own silly skits or things that were on iCarly when I was a kid. I set up a music Myspace page. The more I think about it, the more I'm glad it never went anywhere. Also, I'm currently in bed watching on my phone 😬

[@naomiadams9464]

This episode was amazingly well written. Absolutely loving your series so far and can’t wait to keep hearing your thoughts.

[@hanasnow894]

Keep expanding! You have brought to light so much harm being done against children not only in the industry but how the industry reflection shapes our generation. We need to also be holding States accountable who have no laws around child labor especially! Thank you for an amazing series!

[@nonFluencerNoWa]

Alyson, your channel is incredible and not only am I going to like and subscribe to support the continuation of this channel because it is improving my life but I will conduct chores during commercials so that I don’t skip them because I realize that letting the commercials play out also helps your channel. The fact that you’ve done so much work to rehabilitate yourself and positioned yourself to be able to articulate these issues so well is why YOU are also INCREDIBLE. Not just you channel. Thank you thank you thank you so so SOOOOO much ❤ ~NoWa

[@BrendanWoolwine]

When you jokingly said to smash that like button - on my computer, KZbin added an animation around the like button as to make it a shiny thing for kids to notice

[@newcreation1cor517]

Some of this is the reason I leave my smartphone at work and only have a dumb phone at home. I kinda wish I had a landline phone, but I haven't done the research to see if that would be feasible.

[@imnobodywhoareyouu]

My god son is now two months old and my best friend, her mother, always says it’s ok for me to upload a picture or two of him on instagram. I’d NEVER do that, he can’t consent, it’s so weird the moment we’re living right now. Love this videos, love you got sponsors!

[@kevinhowe6307]

ooh I love this fit, Alyson! So cute!

[@adrienne.0]

I really enjoyed this video. Social media is such a scary place.

[@Jozigirl93]

Sassy Alyson is sassy 😂

[@ksniderdesign]

oh girl this fit is everything

[@darkforestcinema]

My favorite episode so far. These are great thank you. -Sage

[@frankievalentine6112]

Got you 1/4 of the way to 10k!

[@amandatrice6910]

this episode influenced me to delete my social media apps lol

[@goldenstatepkr]

Love the writing and your personality in these episodes!

[@pmfg875]

You are so sweet to talk about this! It’s bad with athletes too!

[@emilymtsu]

I recommend Common Sense Media’s digital citizenship resources for anyone seeking to provide guidance to kids online. They have different video lessons and discussion points grouped by age range that help adults have age-appropriate conversations about being safe online. Many schools use their curriculum.

[@annawissmuller6563]

I love this show and I comment for the algoritm.

[@SeussyMcSeussifruit]

I am so ready for you to get into it! Thank you for giving a platform for education and wellbeing! Hope your podcast will be a catalyst for mindful media use and become a more compassionate society (for ourselves and others)!

[@karakuntzman864]

My well-being wouldn’t even be in the corner lmaoo it would be downstairs, locked away in it’s crate lol

[@YellowGiraffeGal]

Thank you for another episode Alyson! Very curious about this one

[@Evolutioninthestars]

That last part about what we bring to bed with us and leave out in the corner was really insightful. That left a lasting imprint. I’m still sitting with it. Thank you piecing that together. (I’m also curious how you pieces that together as to what activated or ‘triggered’ that thought process) lol🙏🏾

[@FoxofGold]

Thank you for talking about this

[@Isameneghini]

Alyson, your whole podcast series is a masterpiece. I wish only that it had portuguese subtitles so i could share it to my non english speakers friends. I'm an actress too (not a famous one haha) and I have worked many times with child actors and I could see how much they were hurting. And they all have social media in which many times they dress up as adults, are completely exposed during vunerable times, or they have to deal with haters and stalkers. Its really hard for us adults in the industry already, for kids is way more complicated... I would see kids that didn't want to be there at all, being completely forced to work for hours and hours. Kids obsessed with their own appearence, diets, etc... Here in Brazil we do have laws on child acting, they are way more severe than in the us, but it is still a problem, and there arent many laws for kid influencers aswell... There is a famous case here in Brazil about Larissa Manoela (child actress, influencer) and her mom, who stole all of her fortune and she didn't have money to buy corn, because her mother made her ask permition for everything, even as an adult. she worked for 18 years and all of her money was gone. I also give up a huge part of my life because of acting. Its a very cruel industry that really needs to change.

[@taylargrant3604]

So gooood!!! I love your videos!!!

[@amandadexter4314]

Your so smart girlie

[@luisdiaz-valero9329]

liked. subscribed. and commented. Please keep the conversation going.

[@theuniquerina]

Its fun - as sociological we talk about well-being, culture and social media together and how to handel the situation. But the sulution always ends with the politican and they dont do anything 😅🥴

[@iamiazac]

This is something most of us needs to hear

[@lovemagicalgirlanime]

I really appreciate that these videos exist and that they are so thoughtfully created. It's very illuminating to hear all this! If I may ask, though, could you maybe be just as thoughtful and careful about your subtitles? Sometimes they're segmented really oddly, leaving really really short subtitles or cutting apart the sentences in ways they shouldn't be. I know it's a detail to the production but it would mean a lot for people who actually use them to be able to read them comfortably.

[@MindofYesy]

I recently had a pet loss and I posted on FB about it. Literally everything in the sponsored content is about this. I loved my cat so much but the constant reminder is becoming brutal! I even have the settings for this customized yet there is the targeted content 😢 it’s nuts

[@nadialinhares322]

I just wanted to say I love the lighting you guys do

[@bluturtles4205]

I honestly wish social media was only available to business's/companies and not the general public.. It gets too toxic and a danger to mental health

[@ebonyalexis32]

I remember Instagram used to feel like a digital magazine that we got to participate in. I miss those days

[@carlytrammell2412]

I think it became toxic because of the involvement of businesses looking to profit off of people who were just trying to connect with others. Take me back to og Myspace lol

[@kelsiemcveety999]

Yeah I disagree dude, capitalism is one of the major reasons social media is toxic, like they're talking about in this video. Capitalism, ads, marketing, that twists the Internet into something that's no longer about human beings

[@Pequenaerra]

This is such a braindead take 💀

[@Honeydoyou]

@@ebonyalexis32I posted like that but was also absorbing so much toxic, body shaming, eating disorder encouraging content from such a young age

[@kenyatta411]

I❤all your videos, Thanks for your honesty and insight!

[@p0wer0fthechina85]

Wait, when you said "smash that like button" the like button on my screen highlighted with a fun RGB thing. Apt.

[@ULuvJanae]

HERE WE GO

[@rachelhansen2417]

Your hair is giving Frodo Baggins in the best way possible!

[@UncleMarco]

Youre a very talented essayist, I've been binging this series the past day and have been really impressed by how deftly you cover a lot of heavy-hitting topics at once and all while keeping it under an hour.

[@gwendolynhogan6373]

Are you going to talk about the weird celebrity cult culture around those mega churches/scientology?

[@tayloreh]

I see trees of 5G, red roses shared on Tiktok. I see them stream, collecting the beans. And I think to myself... oh that cat video looks funny lets click on that! 🎵

[@asmrearthchild3315]

Spill the teaaa sisss🎉😂

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

Thank you another episode Alyson!

[@rachelw6634]

I really appreciate this well-rounded approach to a very modern issue, while still having a pointed argument. Would you be able to link any references to the research on this?

[@JackJackIsBackBack]

12:46 did anybody else's like button glow in rainbow colors when she said smash that like button???

[@nathaliecarluccio7559]

I really like your approach on the matter.... good job!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@elinat2414]

At the very least, child actors are seen by the public playing a specific character. They are polished and edited by the studios to appear a certain way. A kidfluencer is usually in a home environment and are being themselves. Thus, it is much more likely that their most private moments (from embarassing situations to silly comments) will be on the internet foreve, define them and follow them around well into adulthood in a way that a film or tv show performance can't. I don't think kids should become influencers until they are old enough to understand the implications of putting content online and have a say in how their public image is managed and curated.

[@fbueller]

Aly always brings it! #BestPodcast

[@g0thd0g]

We got so many silly faces in this episode 😭 thank u bby

[@monsemayorga8812]

Hi just here to support

[@matrixcourtney]

Highlight of my week yayaya

[@Dera7101]

This was such a good episode!

[@jeremiahinyangotu4023]

13:49-13:55 i remember learning about all that in my marketing module. It's so creepy 😨

[@MaverickTangent]

Capitalism isn't about money. Its about keeping the money you make, if you do. None of the problems with social media platforms would change if we live under a socialist govt. Just who the money goes to. A market is not the same as Capitalism, or collusion and corruption in a market.

[@ReginaRodriguez]

Alyson, loving the jokes this episode, made this heavy subject a little lighter 😆😉😁

[@mjttoo]

Omg I’m literally sitting on the toilet 🚽 like, omg can she see me?!? lol

[@jeremiahinyangotu4023]

12:50-12:53 i watched that in a marketing lecture a month ago 😂

[@TheAnthonyPink]

Get that Spencer!